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NECS Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office Licences on behalf of Hospice Care North Northumberland

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has successfully awarded a contract for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office perpetual licences to Insight Direct (UK) Limited. The procurement, managed on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, was facilitated through a Direct Award using the Crown Commercial Service's Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098), specifically targeting software needs as classified under CPV code 48000000. The project, valued at £11,452.32, covers regions in the North East and North West of the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed with the contract period spanning a single day on 20th July 2026, and the award being published on 24th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in software packages and information systems, presenting a chance to engage in high-value NHS projects. Suppliers familiar with governmental framework agreements and capable of delivering tailored software solutions are well-positioned to capitalise on such contracts. Although Insight Direct (UK) Limited has already secured this specific award, similar future opportunities should be explored through the SCW E-Procurement web platform to identify and register interests in forthcoming tenders. Businesses can leverage these engagements to bolster their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office Licences on behalf of Hospice Care North Northumberland

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office perpetual licences to Insight Direct (UK) Limited on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (Hosted by NHS England) . This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) ((RM6098)Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3: Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-184dd526-f2e7-4074-a517-d632de9ed4f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffa0aa-6028-45de-b553-6ac65c438ed8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,452 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,452 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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